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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678,121.22, 935,844.10 and 376,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678,121.22, 935,844.10 and 376,321.70 is: 519,344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678,121.22 : 935,844.10 = 376,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678,121.22/935,844.10 = 376,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678,121.22x = 935,844.10 × 376,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678,121.22x = 352,178,442,646.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,178,442,646.97/678,121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,344.38

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